A baby bald eagle, found shot multiple times in Pennsylvania, is now receiving treatment at a wildlife rescue. The incident is under investigation, as harming bald eagles is a federal offense.
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A massive 12-foot-long King Cobra was rescued from inside a house compound in Karnataka by wildlife officials. The snake, spotted crossing a main road, took refuge in a bush after being disturbed by spectators. The rescue team, led by Ajay Giri, Field Director at Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS), swiftly brought the snake down from the bush and released it into the wild. The rescue video went viral on social media, garnering praise for the team’s gentle handling of the situation.
Animal Defenders International (ADI) rescued six young lions, known as the “Kuwait 6,” from the illegal wildlife trade. Qatar Airways Cargo played a crucial role in transporting these lions from Kuwait to ADI’s Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg, South Africa. The operation was part of Qatar Airways Cargo’s WeQare Rewild the Planet initiative, which supports the return of wildlife to their natural habitats. The organization’s Senior Translator for Animal Welfare, Alzahra Aljanabi, urged greater awareness to combat the risks of keeping wild animals as pets and the importance of responsible animal handling. Qatar Airways Cargo remains committed to promoting animal welfare by setting high standards in live animal transport and operating in a manner that respects animal well-being.
A tragic event unfolded in Western Australia as a large pod of pilot whales became stranded on the shores of Geographe Bay. Despite the heroic efforts of wildlife experts and volunteers, 26 whales succumbed to their injuries. The reasons behind the mass stranding remain puzzling, but the highly social nature of pilot whales may have played a role. Scientists continue to investigate the causes of these distressing incidents.
Two yearling mountain lions, siblings, were rescued from a spillway in Colorado just before water was released. Initially spotted by a dam tender, Wildlife Officer Ty Smith responded to the rescue. Due to the difficulty in retrieving the lions over the tall spillway walls, Smith used a PVC pipe and rope to hoist one lion up, while the other was caught with a catch pole. Both lions were safely reunited and released into the woods.
On Thursday, wildlife authorities in Western Australia announced that between 50 and 100 pilot whales had become stranded at Toby’s Inlet near Dunsborough. Veterinarians from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions and Perth Zoo were deployed to assist in the rescue efforts. The public was advised not to attempt to rescue the whales independently as it could cause further harm. In a similar incident last July, almost 100 long-finned pilot whales died or were euthanized after a two-day rescue attempt on Cheynes Beach near Albany.
Multiple pilot whales have become stranded on the western coast of Australia, prompting wildlife authorities to launch a rescue operation. Officials urge the public to refrain from attempting self-rescues to prevent further distress to the animals and potential harm to themselves.
Up to 100 pilot whales have beached themselves at Toby’s Inlet near Dunsborough, prompting wildlife authorities to launch an urgent rescue operation. Authorities prioritize human safety and animal welfare, urging the public to follow their instructions.
Two young mountain lions trapped by a tall spillway at Vallecito Reservoir in Colorado were rescued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers. After one mountain lion was lifted out using a rope, the other ran down the spillway to the Los Pinos River. Despite refusing to swim, CPW officer Ty Smith climbed down the spillway with a rope and freed the lion, which hid under a truck before following its sibling into the woods.
A male leopard that had been terrorizing residents in Vasai for over three weeks has finally been captured. The joint efforts of the Maharashtra forest department, wildlife NGOs, and researchers resulted in the successful capture of the big cat in the wee hours of Tuesday. The leopard had initially survived on stray dogs but later began preying on rodents found in abundance at the Vasai fort, where it was first spotted on March 29th. The capture of the leopard brings relief to local residents, who had been living in fear since its sighting. The fishing community, in particular, had been facing significant difficulties due to the closure of the Vasai fort road, which restricted their access to fishing grounds. With the leopard now in custody, the authorities have reopened the road, allowing the fishing community to resume their livelihood.